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London producer Bullion has taken his sample inspiration from two very different sources for this free remix album Pet Sounds:﻿ In the Key of Dee. Using samples from the great Pet Sounds and J Dilla's repetoire, Bullion has created something wholly unique and refreshing. It's not a mashup album as he at pains to point out, but it does mix samples from these two artists to great effect. The ultimate kudos must go to Bullion however, who spliced and diced these samples with his own superb prod.

I've also been listening to the new Franz Ferdinand album. Like Bloc Party last year they've used their fourth album to get back to what was so vital about their debut album at the time. Great not only for the nostalgia of late high school/early uni but also fantastic tunes. Worth listening to for anyone who enjoyed the debut:

Honestly, though, the rest of the album hasn't really grabbed me yet. Nothing's as good or immediately attention grabbing as its main single.

I'm actually sort of completely, totally obsessed with Field of Reeds now. It's seeped into my pores. You're right that there isn't much in there that jumps out, aside from that single. But after about the third listen it started to open up. Now I'm just listening through from start to finish endlessly, because there are so many gorgeous moments and ideas that sound fresh every time I hear them.

I'm going to have to force myself to put it to one side and listen to something new. But I'm not sure if I should just yet...

Sums up the new album for me. It feels less intimate compared to Ekstasis and Tragedy but I guess it's due to the way the album is recorded. Be interesting to see what direction Laurel Halo will take for her new album this end of October.

You should try Metric, by the way, if you haven't already. They are also Canadian.

I think I heard some of their songs back in 2004 when I got an access to my old LAN music recources, discovered tons of music nad most of what I listen to now, somehow Metric didn't stick with me even though I more or less liked it. Will try again, thanks.

Now FLA again. Was pleasently surprised to see them perform that one live. Though it probably kicked the Vigilante out of the set-list.